What reading level is Kate?

Kate by Valerie Sherrard is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Kate appropriate for?

Kate is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Does Kate have any content warnings?

Kate has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Kate?

Kate by Valerie Sherrard is 222 pages.

Kate

Valerie Sherrard

Kate

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Valerie Sherrard

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Kate races through the sunlit fields, her laughter ringing out despite the heaviness in her chest. She knows the clock is ticking, but right now, she's chasing freedom and dreams. Suddenly, everything changes in a heartbeat—what happens next?

Themes

Coming of AgeIllness & InjuryFamilyEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Kate, a young girl navigating the joys and challenges of life while facing a terminal illness. It sensitively explores themes of illness, mortality, and the preciousness of time, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware of the emotional depth and topics of cancer and loss portrayed in the story.